Post Traumatic Apathy & Misery

(album: Candyland - 2021)

Do you ever look in the mirror?
And see a person in disguise
There's disappointment in your eyes
The government said just work harder
They promised us we'd feel alright
That brochure was a fucking lie

I swear I'm so dramatic
It's 'cause of post-traumatic apathy and misery
Just keep on walking
There's nothing to see, love
Keep dancing with my demons
Just give me one good reason to
Keep on going like this
You can't save us

These days just keep getting longer (da da da da)
I'd do anything to stop this pain
So watch me make my great escape (da da da da)
Put my life on display for strangers
So please tell me what you think of me
As I outsource my self-esteem (ya)

Rape victims no one listens
My screaming sounds like whispers
These bigots, classists, fascists
Depressions so in fashion
Dyslexic, anorexic
This town is toxic, septic
It's taking a toll on me
This post-traumatic apathy

I swear I'm so dramatic
It's 'cause of post-traumatic apathy and misery
Just keep on walking
There's nothing to see, love
Keep dancing with my demons
Just give me one good reason to
Keep on going like this
You can't save us

You notice that I changed my number
But I didn't think you'd call
You told me that I just need Jesus
But I really think you're wrong

I swear I'm so dramatic
It's 'cause of post-traumatic apathy and misery
Just keep on walking
There's nothing to see, love
Keep dancing with my demons
Just give me one good reason to
Keep on going like this
You can't save us